Book 4 - Schemer of the Scalding Sands: Chapter 4; A Sendoff from Morays

The screen turns on as the book title card plays "Book 4 - Schemer of the Scalding Sands" before the next chapter title card plays "Chapter - 4; A Sendoff from Morays".

Floyd continues talking to Riddle from before with his arms still both lazily draped around Riddle's shoulders "What'sa matter, Goldfishie?~ Don't wanna go home? Then here's an idea: don't. We're not. C'mon. You can join us in the stay-at-school club.~" Before laughing lightly.

Riddle gets away from Floyd as soon as he can and takes some steps back as he asks him "Where did you come from, Floyd?"

(Author's note joke here!: Given the fact that I don't think Floyd phased through the ceiling or floor, nor did he come through the multiple stories high windows. I would say the door. Same as you. You just didn't hear him come up!)

Riddle then snaps at Floyd and essentially shouts at him due to how loud he is "And would you kindly refrain from sticking your nose in business you know nothing about? It's quite irksome!"

Jade then also pops up out of nowhere stating "He's right, you know. It's never a good idea to blindly pry into other's family affairs."

Yuu jumps back a little in shock that both of the twins had snuck up on them all without anyone noticing, and being concerned if they had spied on her or other people commonly.

Meanwhile Floyd pouts telling Jade "Aw, c'mon, Jade.~ It's boring spending every new year with the same old suspects!~ Besides, Goldfishie's so teeny, I'm sure Azul would love to keep him as a pet!~" Riddle is now angered as he asks Floyd "I'm sorry? Would you like to say that again?"

But this just makes everyone curiously turn towards them and their little commotion.

Riddle continues to essentially scold Floyd "You're awfully brazen to take that tone with the head of Heartslabyul." Riddle then turns entirely red in anger again as he shouts at Floyd "And speaking of heads, I'll have yours for this!"

Cater jumps in front of Riddle telling him "R-Riddle, no! This is NOT the place, my guy!" Trey also steps forward and puts a hand on Riddle's shoulder telling him "Settle down, Riddle. You're letting him goad you again." But still Riddle tries to go after Floyd but Cater and Trey discreetly hold him back as Riddle makes a noise of struggle.

Cater tries to change the subject and therefore possibly distract Riddle as he asks the twins "Sooo, Floyd and Jade! Your family's in the Coral Sea, right? Why aren't you visiting them?"

Jade calmly explains "We and Azul live in the far northern reaches of the Coral Sea. At this time of year, the whole surface is covered in ice floes." Floyd waves his hand and agrees with Jade asaying "What he said! It's hard gettin' home with all the freezy-freeze,~ and it's boring there anyway.~ So the three of us prefer to go home on spring break instead!~ When the ice has melted.~"

Riddle is no longer red and is a bit calmer, although his arms are crossed across his chest and he seems to be muttering a ton of insults about the twins, even if most are about Floyd.

Trey fixes his glasses as he asks "Wow. Living under the sea has all kinds of challenges, huh?" Riddle rolls his eyes and hmphs as he states "The last thing I need is to spend the new year with you Octavinelle boys."

He then turns to Trey and the other Heartslabyul students, plus the Ramshackle duo as he tells them "I'll be going now. I bid you all a pleasant holiday." as he walks off.

Trey whispers "Good grief. Well, at least he's got his moxie back."

He then tells the first-years and kinda Cater "As for you guys, don't cut TOO loose over the holidays, okay? See you around." As he too walks off.

Cater is the next to go as he tells them "I should be getting home, too…"

He then pulls the first years closer as he tells them "Ah, but first, a commemorative photo!" As he snaps a photo, Ace and Yuu manage to not be as surprised and smile. But Deuce and Grim weren't as lucky and made a funny face due to the bright flash of light.

Deuce looks disappointed in himself as he sees the picture and Cater states his hashtags "Hashtag #FallSemesterLastDay #WithTheFroshes #HappyNewYear #JumpingTheGunLOL" He then walks away as he bids them "Okay, bye now! Happy holidays, folks!" Before walking off himself.

Floyd then asks the Ramshackle duo, or rather Yuu as Grim is an imbecile, seeing as they didn't take anything over "So, little Shrimpy. Are you and the Seal stayin' on campus?"

Yuu nods politely as her response.

Which allows Floyd to offer them "You can always drop by Octavinelle, y'know. We'd be happy to keep you company." Jade smiles as he states "A fine idea, brother. Ah, what a delightful holiday this is shaping up to be. You're welcome anytime. Now then, if you'll excuse us… " The tweels chuckle as they walk away.

Grim groans as he tells them "Just lookin' at their faces makes me think back to when they were workin' me like a dog in Mostro Lounge."

Deuce closes his eyes as he remembers as well and states "Yeah, that was brutal stuff." Ace then also closes his eyes in remembrance as he states "Don't remind me." Yuu rolls her eyes at their actions, as it is THEIR faults for getting into that situation.

Deuce then tells Ace "Well, the crowds are thinning out. We should probably head out, ourselves." Ace says "Good call."

Before he turns to Yuu and tells her "Oh yeah, Yuu… We should trade Magicam IDs now that you've got a smartphone. Y'know, in case something comes up." Deuce nods as he says "Oh, good idea. I'll share mine, too."

The three bring out their phones and do their equivalent of exchanging numbers.

Ace puts his phone away as he states "There we go. Registered."

Before winking and telling her as well "Feel free to hit me up if you get bored over winter break!" Yuu could see that he was joking and winked back telling him "Thanks, I'll do that." Even if she was actually thinking 'Only if there's an emergency.' Deuce rolls his eyes at their joking and tells them "That was a lame one."

Before telling Yuu as well "Anyway, feel free to reach out if you need anything at all."

He then looks at the time and tells them all "My mom's probably waiting on me, so I'd better go. Yuu, Grim, happy holidays." Ace nods as he tells them "Yeah, I'll do the same. Yuu, Grim, see you next year!" As the two walk away still making some small talk.

Grim then tells Yuu "I've always thought of those guys as a couple of loudmouths, but now that they're gone… It's clear as crystal just HOW loud they're been! Buncha meddling so-and-so…"

Before he starts to grumble while Yuu just rolls her eyes and thinks 'Like you aren't one yourself.'

The screen then fades to black as "To be continued" plays before it fully turns off.